Prospectors

Prospectors are individuals who roam the wastelands in search of new places to settle. They often scavenge for parts to sell to Caravaneers.

Career

Qualifications

Most Prospectors are well equipped to survive the wasteland conditions. Those who prospect unknown lands or locations previously thought of uninhabited are often well trained in survival tactics, such as wilderness awareness, basic first aid, and some form of combat for self defense.

Payment & Reimbursement

The most common additive of prospectors are salvaging technology to sell to interested party. The pinnacle of the prospecting trade is Mediator Technology, which runs for high value among most buyers, however sells less if it is deactivated.

Perception

Purpose

Prospecting is incredibly important when it comes to settlers looking for new places to colonize, as they are typically the first individuals to enter a place to stake out and salvage before arriving colonists, with the added benefit of monetary gain.

Operations

Tools

Because prospectors travel often, they usually also travel light. Oftentimes, they pack only what is essential for certain expeditions to specified and planned areas, which includes sufficient self defense weaponry, enough food to make the trip, and first aid essentials.

Dangers & Hazards

Prospectors have to endure all kinds of hazards that the wasteland provides. These hazards are including (but not limited to:)

• Carbon Clouds
• Slavers
• Raiders
• High-Conflict Areas
• Hunters (If they have acquired a bounty)
• Natural Disasters

Alternative Names

Scavengers, Explorers, Drifters

Type

Raw Materials Gathering

Demand

High

Other Associated professions

• Caravaneer

Related Locations

• The Stagerd Concordia